Atmosphere – “Virgo” Official Performance | Vevo

Twin Cities duo Slug and Ant release albums like they’re punching the clock at the office. As Atmosphere, the pair bring a workmanlike approach to their projects: ‘Mi Vida Local’ is their ninth album since 1997, with a few compilations and EP’s sandwiched between. Somehow Slug even manages to operate beloved hip-hop label, Rhymesayers Entertainment, home to underground heroes like Brother Ali, Dilated Peoples and Aesop Rock. Here, in an intimate setting at the Vevo studio, Slug takes on the current climate in America and his own mortality on the Zodiac-tinged “Virgo.” If it’s your birthday, blow out the candles but make sure you don’t waste your wish.

“I've got receipts made of scar tissueGot the vision of somebody going fishing in the darkWhen I start up the motor, it still turns overBut nowadays, a little bit slowerNever been afraid of getting olderI'm much more nervous about these public servantsKill the lights and shut the curtainsYou ain't a real lion if you love the circusLooking at myself like, "What's the purpose?"That's when I started to hallucinateTryna touch the surface and recuperateYou should've seen the look on my face when I was losing my faithY'all got me feeling hesitation, embarrassmentI might be the last generation of grandparents…”

Thank you Slug. I still remember word for word when you and I spoke. You, most likely don't, its understandable. But if you read this, I appreciate the work you do and the person you are. Your viewpoint helps me be the best I can be.

That hoodie tho!!! Reppin the CLE!!! My dude. Loved you guys and ryhmesayers for 17 years. Your music is like an allegory for my soul. I grew up on it. Ive seen you at least 5 times live. Always kill it. Proud of ya'll and your heart for music!! Mucho mucho love!

You are a Leader of Men Slug. It's selfish to say, but i'm glad your fame doesn't stack up to your talent. Most people don't deserve what you have to offer, and i'm glad they are too oblivious to understand what they are missing in the first place.

I’ve got a disgusting back pack I carried spray cans, 40s and drum sticks in. Slug did some handstyles on it when I met him. It Was one of the dopest days of my life to meet a man that’s lyrically help me survive day to day